Anti-terrorism price tag tops 60 billion in 2002 spending
Congress has approved more than 60 billion since September to fight terrorism at home and abroad and to rebuild after the attacks on New York and Washington. Bush is projected to seek billions more in fiscal 2003 to bolster defense, homeland security, and recovery efforts amid political debates over spending definitions.
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GOP Democrats argue over tax cuts deficits
Washington AP report on Sunday debate over the economy as Democrats and Republicans clash over last year s tax cuts and budget deficits. McCain says delaying the Bush tax cuts is politically unsalable while Evans defends a tax relief approach to spur growth. Daschle cites deficits but avoids calling for repeal, awaiting the administration budget details.
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Senators question bin Laden fled to Pakistan claims
Senate Intelligence Committee members on Fox News Sunday say mounting belief is that Osama bin Laden fled Afghanistan for Pakistan. Senator Edwards cites Uzbekistan intelligence. Pakistan is urged to aid in locating bin Laden as Graham says escape likely.
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Flight schools warn on spotting dangerous pilots
Washington AP reports few flight schools have security measures to detect troubled students after a Florida teen crashed a small plane into a skyscraper. Instructors admit predicting a dangerous mindset is unreliable, though some schools tighten procedures. The 15-year-old Charles J. Bishop of Palm Harbor died in the crash.
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